Best Western Estoril
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Luis Moya 93, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, 06070, Mexico
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Jumping Strangers, Santiago, Chile Sept 2010
View from the Pyramid of the Moon
one of the flowershops
Leonora Carrington bronce sculptures
Forum Posts
What bugs live in Mexico?
by CTthePAS2
Hi!
vacationing in Mexico City and Cabo in a week with my son and fiance...Was wondering if anyone knows the infectious organisms we would likely to encounter. Wanting to bring along Cipro and Flagyl just in case but dosing depends on the bugs...ie giardiasis is prolific up here in the US but may not be there, however amebiasis maybe more so there. Anyone in the know i would so appreciate the heads up.
Thanks!
Re: What bugs live in Mexico?
by jeanfinney
Frankly, I think that is better to medicate after the fact, if there is indeed a fact! when I travel in that part of the world I am really careful about food, water, disinfecting fruits and veggies, and I take along herbal anti-parasite capsules, available in any health food store, and take a preventative dose after being there for a while - and if I do all that, I do not have problems! Flagyl is awful! I did have to use it once but I was camping up in the dusty desert with the Huicholes and it was practically impossible to avoid - But in normal circumstances, normal precautions, like the classic avoiding lettuce (unless it is indicated that it is disinfected) and ice should do the trick...
Re: What bugs live in Mexico?
by goodfish
Right - as well as brushing teeth with bottled water, washing raw fruits vegetables well, and regular, diligent hand washing. Sticking to well-cooked foods also helps.
Actually, the only people I've even know to get this did so from drinking from the edge of a stream or the edge of a lake - highly unadvisable under any circumstance. I know contact with human fecal matter (such as changing diapers) is another common possibility but thorough hand washing usually does the trick.
Re: What bugs live in Mexico?
by jeanfinney
Every supermarket sells a disinfectant product that you put in the water to soak fruits and veggies - use it!
Re: What bugs live in Mexico?
by JessieLang
I've been to Mexico City and numerous other Mexican cities and haven't had a problem. As others have said--use bottled water, even for brushing teeth. Keep your mouth shut in the shower too! I am also careful about street food and unpeeled fruit.
Re: What bugs live in Mexico?
by CTthePAS2
Thank you! Yes, I know to take the standard precautions , however last visit to Mexico we went to a jungle sinkhole and swam where i think my friance upon high diving accidentally ingested enough to get himself a dose of whatever bug oft inhabit the waters like giardiasis does here...we were not carrying any anti-parasitics (Flagyl) or prophylaxed with Cipro...ruined our vacation...I'm sure my 11 yo son will possibly put himself at risk at some point, and i want to be able to try some indigenous fare...staying at 4&5 star hotels so i think we will be ok there... Thanks for any more specifics about the bugs
Re: What bugs live in Mexico?
by CTthePAS2
thank you for the input...you were right...Dr. recommends Pepto Bismol as a prophylactic and Cipro for the adults if presenting with fever and diarrhea...My son should take along Bactrim if presenting with the same sx. Thought we should prophylax with Cipro...I was wrong...That's why im in Med School and not practicing yet...i have a lot more to learn!
Travel Tips for Mexico City
Great VTers
by acemj
I was lucky on this trip to meet two great VTers in Mexico City, Carlos (claubarsa) and Laura (Laura_Mexico). Like most VTers I've met, they were extremely hospitable and both were very interesting people to spend time with. We met at a great restaurant specializing in food from Veracruz and after the meal Laura gave me a great tour of the Coyoacan neighborhood. Later that night, I met Carlos for a couple drinks at a bar near the Cathedral. I look forward to meeting them both again in the near future.
You have to visit Teotihuacán,...
by B_Caro
You have to visit Teotihuacán, the place 'where people became Gods'.
It is the ancient city of the Aztecs with the famous pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. On the photo you see the back of the pyramid of the Moon. Not that impressive you think ???
When arriving, the first moment you don't recognize them. They just look like an ordinary hill amongst the others.
For pics of the Pyramids see the travelogue about Teotihuacan.
Greeting customs
by anagrettel
When I first arrive to México from USA I had to get used again to a Mexican custom I had lost, when greeting or metting someone you kiss on the cheek. A kiss in the cheek is common as a greeting between Men-women., women-women, Not men-men, Mens usually just shake hands.
Mexicans are very "Touchy" people, we love physical contact with the people we love, like friends and family. Unlike other cultures... We are not affraid of showing affection of closeness and we kiss(on cheek), hug and touch a lot (in a good way =))
- When You arrive to a meeting or dinner you have to take the time to go saying hello and kissing them on the cheek (or shake hand), you have to greet each person one by one, a general hello to the group is NOt enough (polite).
Unisex Clothes
by Aptypo
UNDERWEAR
Can be obtained very cheaply in many towns, but if you prefer the western style, you'd better get a basic set of these at home before you go. Definitely stay with cotton, or possibly silk, if you can afford it.
Salsa dancing
by counsel14
At the Cuidadela market plaza on Saturday afternoons, go to watch the people dancing to music from salsa to ballroom. Try out your moves with a native mexicali and enjoy the moment.
A full band plays every saturday afternoon. There is no admission charge, but the band would appreciate a tip.
Balderas 1 & Plaza de la Cuidadela 5, Centro district, Mexico City
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Best Western Estoril
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Address: Luis Moya 93, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, 06070, Mexico
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